Subaru Questions Maintenance & Repair
Do New Subaru Imprezas Still Burn Oil?
We own a 2017 Subaru Impreza that has guzzled oil since the day we drove it new off the dealership lot. We are considering, perhaps foolishly, buying a 2022 Impreza. Has Subaru fixed the well-document...
Rod Bearing/engine Replacement
So recently my outback had a sudden pop that led to a harsh metal on metal scraping sound and now when I drive, coast, and am moving in neutral. I cant really drive it past 20 mph. I got it checked ...
Has Anyone Else Had This Problem?
So I have a 2007 subaru impreza and I just bought it from a private small dealer and when I left his house I accelarated hard and all of a sudden the Check engine light came on, the AT oil temp ligh...
What Is The LL Mark On My Engine Oil Dipstick For A 2010 Tribeca?
What is the LL mark on my engine oil dipstick for a 2010 Tribeca? It is about half way between the holes as seen in the attached picture.
Fixing Noise On Subaru Outback 2.5l?
I bought a used Subaru Outback 2.5l from an auto dealer about 5 months ago. However, after about 5,000 miles, the tire was noisy and the feeling of skidding became more and more obvious. Please ask ...
The Oxygen Sensor Is Sending Alerts To The Dash Board.
I am getting an intermittent alert (check engine light) for my Oxygen sensor per the code I'm getting. Do I need to do anything with this and is this a hard DYI job to replace? Thank you!
Headlight Switch And Lights Malfunctioning
My 2015 Outback low beam headlights started shining very bright so they were like high beams and blinding oncoming drivers. This happens intermittently when the light switch is in the OFF and AUTO po...
Subaru Hatchback Door Not Opening
The hatchback door of my 4yr old Outback will open about 1 inches, then stops & will not open all the way. I can force it open the rest of the way then the auto close button works to close it all th...
How To Get The Tranny Out Of Park
my 1996 subaru,sta. wgn. automatic, the battery was dead, and i proceded to jump start it, but it would"t start or even turn over. and in fact the inside lights didn"t even come on. but with the jum...
2016 Subaru Forester ABS
My 2016 Forester ABS, Hill start and Vehicle stability lights come on when I back up. I have had it "repaired" twice, but the problem recurs. Do I just keep taking it back or find a different mechan...
Recent Model Years Of The Subaru Outback
Are there any major issues with the newer Outback. I am looking at something from 2016-2019.
Should I Not Have Cleared The Codes? Where Should I Start?
I have several warning lights (check engine, 2 eyesight, and a flashing brake) come on. Car drove fine and they went away, but yesterday they came back and I was able to pull the codes and got a ...
Oil Changing Through The Dipstick
I have drained my oil for many years by vacuuming it out the dip stick- so easy- I purchase a new (then) 2016 Outback 2.5 and am no longer able to get the tubing down the dipstick as there seems to...
Why Won’t My 2003 Outback Motor Turnover
My 2003 Outback won’t crank. I’ve replaced the starter, camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensor. The starter sounds like it is turning but the engine does not seem to turn. All pulleys spin with the ...
AT Oil Temp Flashing No Codes In Tcm
AT temp light flashes only after putting it in gear. traction control and abs also comes on. transmission fluid temp is normal. no codes in ecm or tcm fluid recently changed and full to spec. used v...
Lost Power On My Subaru Outback 2011 And Brake Light And ABS Light Came On
I just came out of a car wash, with the undercarriage also cleaned and within a mile of driving the car lost power (but still could be driven) and the ABS and Brake Light came on on the instrument p...
I Have A 1998 Legacy GT With 2.5L.
Have a 1998 Legacy. Water is not circulating. Changed thermostat Still not circulating Any ideas?
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